Live-in helper (Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica)

A live-in helper is needed in Ocho Rios.

Duties include:

• Laundry
• Cooking
• Cleaning

Requirements:

• Age 30 - 60 years old
• Be honest and virtuous
• Five plus (5+) years of experience
• Hard-working

Location Pin: Tower Isle

Interested candidates can reach out by Whatsapp: (876) 438-7040.

Nanny/Babysitter, Housekeeper (St. Ann, Jamaica)

 

We are seeking to employ a Nanny/Babysitter and a Housekeeper for general housekeeping and laundry for a family of four (4) who live in St Ann.

• Nanny/Babysitter
• Housekeeper

Persons who are interested in the above-mentioned vacancies are to submit an application letter along with a detailed resume to touristcoorp@gmail.com.

All candidates must possess a clean record, background checks will be conducted. While we thank all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Live-in Caregiver/Housekeeper (Portmore, Jamaica)

 A live-in caregiver/housekeeper needed. 

An experienced empathetic person is needed to work in Portmore (Live-in).

Salary: $19,000 weekly.

Requirements:

• Must be able to multitask
• Must be literate
• Preferably 45 years or older

How to apply:

Whatsapp: (876) 346-6207 / (876) 414-5250. 

26 Half Way Tree Road, Kingston 5.

Early Childhood Practitioners (Portmore, St. Catherine, JM)

 

Pre-school and daycare located in Portmore is seeking an Early Childhood Practitioner to work with:

Three months to two year olds

Four and five year olds 

Requirements: 

• NTCVET training or Early Childhood Training
• Must have command of the English Language

Call this number for further information (876) 388-6965.

Caregiver - Live-in (Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica)

Seeking a mature female 30-45 years old to take care of an elderly lady, preferably living in the Portmore area.

Required to:

• Keep the place clean
• Take her to clinic/hospital when needed
• Bathe her, comb her hair, wash her clothes and sheets.
• Administer her medication as prescribed.
• Any other duties associated with her well-being.

Work Schedule

• Sunday to Saturday
• Day off on request (ask in advance). 

For more details - Contact (876) 839-1784.

Bearer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Bellevue Hospital

 

Description: Bearer (LMO/DR1)

Job Category: Transport

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Bellevue Hospital

OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF WORK

Under the general supervision of the Transport Officer, the incumbent collects and delivers packages, letters and any other documents as required; conducts transactions for the Hospital as required; undertakes general transportation assignments and conducts routine checks to ensure the efficient upkeep and maintenance of the motor-cycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance of Motor Bike (Fleet Vehicle):
• Delivers and collects mail/documents and/or office supplies.
• Complete and submit daily assignment log;
• Ensures that the motor bike is logged in and out on a daily basis;
• Report mechanical and other defects of the motor bike to Supervisor;
• Arranges for motor bike to be taken to the garage for repairs and to the Examination Depot for certification of fitness;
• Inspect work done by repairer for satisfactory completion
• Conducts transactions at any agency or organization when instructed.

JOB SPECIFICATION/COMPETENCIES [Minimum]

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Completion of secondary level education
• License for operating a motorbike (at least two years)
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar capacity

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent motorbike riding skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise initiative within the constraints of the job
• Ability to communicate with persons at all levels
• Ability to carry out routine maintenance to motorbike.

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Wednesday, July 31, 2024 to:-

Human Resource Manager,

Bellevue Hospital,
16 ½ Windward Road,
Kingston 2,

Or

Email: bvh.resumes@gmail.com

Occupational Health & Safety Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Bellevue Hospital

 Description: Occupational Health and Safety Officer (GMG/SEG2)

Job Category: Operations
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Bellevue Hospital

Job Purpose:

The Occupational Safety and Health Officer will assist in the provision of advice, training, consultation, monitoring, and governance, to support a wide cross-section of stakeholders by ensuring all relevant Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation, Government of Jamaica policies and procedures are implemented and effective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development and revision of specific occupational safety and health system documentation such as, policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Devises and implements systems that ensures all OSH policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Conducts a full programme of documented and critically analysed OSH inspections, audits, and checks.
• Maintains and implements occupational safety and health internal audit schedules including monitoring and following up recommendations from previous internal audits and report on audit outcomes to management.
• Participates in the alignment of the hospital’s corporate/operational plans and budget with the Ministry’s strategic objectives and priority programmes.
• Maintains mechanisms to effectively coordinate the alignment of plans, programmes and projects of the Bellevue Hospital and its departments and agencies in order to ensure a cohesive and complimentary execution of policy and programme initiatives.
• Prepares and submits performance and other reports relating to the achievement of targets for the Hospital and its agencies as required and ensures timely submission of all documents/information requested from the Branch.
• Develops Individual Work Plan based on strategic alignment with the hospital’s Operational Plans.
• Prepares and conducts presentations on role of Departments/Units for the Orientation/Onboarding programme;
• Contributes and maintains a harmonious working environment.
• Performs all other related duties and functions as may be required from time to time.

Required Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety Management, Human Resource Management, Public Sector Management/Public Policy, Business Administration, Management Studies, or related field of Social Science;
• Three (3) years’ experience in Occupational Health & Safety Management, HRM, Audit or equivalent environment.

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Wednesday, July 31, 2024 to:-

Human Resource Manager
Bellevue Hospital
16 ½ Windward Road
Kingston 2

Or

Email: bvh.resumes@gmail.com

Executive Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica) - Bellevue Hospital

Description: Executive Secretary (OPS/SS 4)

Job Category: Administrative
Job Type: Part Time
Job Location: Bellevue Hospital

Job Purpose:
Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent is responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support in order to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and effective manner. The incumbent is required to prepare documents utilizing their initiative in locating, extracting, assembling and presenting information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Secretarial support to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Ensure the confidential and prompt dispatch of Minutes, Notes and Ministry Papers to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Management.
• Compose letters and memoranda with or without the minimum instructions for the Chief Executive Officer’s or Board Chairman’s signature.
• Transcribe letters, memoranda and other correspondence dictated by the Chief Executive Officer or the Board Chairman/Members.
• Maintain a system for the control and safe keeping of classified secret and confidential documents.
• Liaise with Government Ministries/ Departments / Agencies and NGO’s on matters for decision/action.
• Arrange for meetings and interviews with the Press/media. Also refer such personnel to the Public Relations Office and other departments as necessary.
• Inform the Chief Executive Officer, Board Chairman and other officers of urgent matters.
• Liaise with the Chief Executive Officer, Board Chairman, internal and external stakeholders from whom information/instructions are assembled and disseminated.
• Arrange for meetings (internal and external) and brief the Chief Executive Officer and Board Chairman on matters for discussion as well as provide files and background information.
• Interview callers and visitors then disseminate information /advice within scope of responsibility. Also refer callers to relevant officers for assistance as necessary and/or inform external departments for attention.
• Guide and assist other secretarial staff.
• Perform other routine secretarial duties.
• Ensure that systems are in place to provide for the efficient opening distribution, timely response, follow-up and feedback or incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Answers and direct telephone calls to ensure the most appropriate responses and actions. Provides reliable information to callers and correspondents. Make calls as directed.
• Liaise with the department as it relates to requests and timely submission of reports.
• Prepare agendas, for meetings and performs the function of recording secretary.
• Preparation of background paperwork for the necessary meetings the Chief Executive Officer attends.
• Secure confidential documents and direct them to the appropriate persons and ensure confidentiality is maintained in the execution of duties.
• Collating of data for monthly report and present to Chief Executive Officer.
• Ensure that strict confidentiality is maintained in the execution of duties
• Inform and remind the Senior Managers of meetings organized by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Typing of confidential letters and reports.
• Keep simple records; file correspondence, receipt and other papers according to established procedures; gives routine information to the Public.
• Record letters, memoranda and reports and reproduce material in suitable typewritten form.
• Maintain files and performs a variety of office and clerical tasks; keeps appointments diary for supervisor and makes tentative appointments, screen telephone call visitors, and incoming correspondence; determines which requests should be handled by supervisor, appropriate staff members, or other offices
• Assist with the distribution of letters/correspondence for processing and typing in the absence of the Senior Medical Officer’s secretary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Required Qualification and Experience:

• Certificate in Information Technology.
• Certificate in Administrative Management Level 1-3
• Certification from an accredited Secretarial School with proficiency in typewriting at a speed of 40-50 words per minute and shorthand at 80-100 words per minute.
• Five CXC/GCE’s including English Language, Mathematics
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• Knowledge of Government Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of Health Services Act
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Wednesday, July 31, 2024 to:-

Human Resource Manager,
Bellevue Hospital,
16 ½ Windward Road,
Kingston 2.

Email: bvh.resumes@gmail.com

Data Entry Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 

Data Entry Clerk (MIS/IT 2)

Salary $1,711,060

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for imputing data in the Laboratory Information System (DISA) and the maintenance of an effective collating of patients medical reports on a daily basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Receive incoming calls to the department and deal with them appropriately, through broad knowledge of the organization’s operations
• Ensures that the inventory log is maintained
• Entering information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Package laboratory reports and dispatches to patients, hospitals and health centres island wide
• Attends to client’s queries
• Affix barcode to correct requisition forms

TECHNICAL

• Working knowledge of computer applications
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) CXC subjects including English Language and Mathematics
• Training in Data Entry an asset
• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year experience in a similar position.

Applications with résumés are to be submitted to:

Director,
Senior Human Resource Management & Development,
Ministry of Health & Wellness,
10A Chelsea Avenue,
Kingston 10.

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm


The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Pharmacist (Kingston, Jamaica) - Disposables Limited t/a Jamaica Hospital Supplies

 We are seeking individuals to fill the position of: 

Pharmacist (Part-time) 

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage and secure registration of various medical and pharmaceutical products as required by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the Food and Drugs Act, 1964, and the Precursor Chemicals Act, 2005
• Liaise with international suppliers as it relates to compilation of product dossiers for registration
• Preparation of product dossiers for registration of pharmaceutical/medical products prior to importation, distribution an sale in Jamaica
• Collaborate with procurement supervisor as it relates to import permit application for registered products
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and regulatory entities and Acts

Job Requirements:

• Two (2) years working experience as a Pharmacist
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
• Must be an active member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica
• Possesses a valid drivers' license
• Owns and operates a reliable motor vehicle
• Good time management, analytical and organizational skills
• Experience working at a distribution pharmacy, and handling product registration is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Please submit application letter and resume by Friday, July 19, 2024 to hrm.jamhosp@gmail.com

Email subject must be: Pharmacist

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Telephone Operator (Kingston, Jamaica) - Kingston Public Hospital

 

JOB PURPOSE:
Ensure smooth functioning of hospital switchboard communications. Answer and route correctly all incoming and outgoing phone calls. Assist patients, take messages and log calls for physicians, staff.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Telephone operators typically perform combinations of some or all the following tasks:

• Operate one or more positions on electro mechanical or electronic/digital telephone switchboard.
• Place and receive regular and long-distance calls.
• Provide telephone information including but not limited to: Telephone number, extensions and location of individual and organization.
• Maintain records of long-distance calls and the time and charges incurred.
• Act as one of the official point of contacts for organization and is responsible for creating in the caller a favourable impression of the organization.
• Provide alternative routing for calls that must go through.
• Maintain constant surveillance over switchboard equipment.
• Operate associated communication equipment installed as part of the switchboard such as mobile radio units and voice paging systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM:

• Indirectly: Telecommunication Supervisor

LAISE WITH:

• Internally: Staff/Physician/patient / visitors
• Externally N/A

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
This job is satisfactorily performance when:

• Operation is effectively carried out according to standards
• Timely responses to correspondence and verbal inquiries are affected
• Confidentiality is preserved
• Reports are submitted according to the stipulated deadlines.
• Administrative functions of the operations Officer are effectively carried out.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience:

• Three (3) CXC passes.
• Training in Customer Service would be an asset or any equivalent combination of qualification and experience.
• Certificate in Customer Service & Telephone Operator

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES:

• Excellent communication and people skills
• Problem -solving skills
• Must maintain confidentiality
• The ability to remain calm, patient and courteous

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

South East Regional Health Authority
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,
South East Regional Health Authority,
The Towers, 2nd Floor,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5.

Email: ​employment@serha.gov.jm or recruitmentserha2023@gmail.com

​We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Technical Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 Technical Assistant (HTAC/HT 1)

Salary $1,792,163

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Medical Technologist, the incumbent performs per-examination duties in the laboratory in the assistance to meet laboratory’s goals and objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Swab work in area in preparation for the day’s work
• Receives, sort, logs and dispatches specimen received from the Specimen Area and referral institutions
• Assist in maintaining documentation of sample to be discarded
• Assist with maintenance of statistical records and quality documents for the department
• Logging of room and refrigerator temperatures, and assisting with maintaining of equipment maintenance logs
• Stain, mount and label of slides
• Assist in stock taking
• Issuing report via telephone to medical doctors
• Discard samples that have been used
• Prepared reagents and chemicals for department eg. 10% bleach

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) CXC or GCE O’Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Biology and another subject
• Certificate in Phlebotomy/Venipuncture is an asset

Applications with résumés are to be submitted to:

Senior Director Human Resource Management & Development,
Ministry of Health & Wellness,
10A Chelsea Avenue,
Kingston 10.

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

PMTCT Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - Bustamante Hospital for Children

The PMTCT Nurse (HPC/RN2) ensures eMTCT compliance, perform home visits, database entry, coordinate client care, secure data, follow up, conduct testing and counseling, assist in clinical assessments, and implement SOPs.

JOB PURPOSE
To report social, biographic and clinical data relating to HIV, Syphilis and related diseases from Perinatal and/or Pediatric and/or Adolescent clients;
To monitor the elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV and congenital syphilis in Kingston.

OBJECTIVE

To ensure that the eMTCT guidelines (Option B+) as stipulated by WHO for HIV& Syphilis positive mothers are being met at the respective Treatment Sites so as to prevent the risk of transmission to the unborn child.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Responsibility for compliance with the eMTCT protocols, good clinical and applicable regulations
• Home visits
• Database entry within 72 hours of child/neonate attending clinic
• Assist the relevant medical officer in coordinating the evaluation and treatment of clients
• Facilitate periodic monitoring and/or Quality Control visits/audits
• Ensure proper storage and security of eMTCT data
• Contact and follow up patients, their families and other groups via telephone
• Interview and educate clients within the programme, while maintaining strictest confidentiality
• Assist in performing testing (e.g., Rapid HIV and syphilis testing) for clients
• Conduct post-test counseling with clients
• Conduct physical examination of perinatal, pediatric and adolescent clients in clinics and wards
• Identify clinical signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS, Syphilis and related diseases and conduct necessary referral
• Assist the specialist medical officer in conducting initial assessments of all newly referred HIV positive and/or Syphilis reactive pregnant women in high-risk clinic
• Counsel women and adolescents regarding HIV and Syphilis, HIV and Syphilis testing, implications for their pregnancy, and the challenges of living with HIV
• Assist with implementing SOPs for the treatment and prophylaxis of pregnant women and POC testing on the Labor ward
• Monitor stocks of rapid test kits for HIV/Syphilis, HAART/ Penicillin
• Educate women regarding the benefits of antiretroviral prophylaxis and Syphilis treatment
• Assist the physician in assessing and preparing patients for HIV and Syphilis treatment and/or prophylaxis against HIV, syphilis and opportunistic infections
• Monitor clinical status and adherence to antiretroviral prophylaxis and Syphilis treatment, and provide continuing counseling and support during regular follow-up visits to the high-risk antenatal clinics
• Assess and assist in addressing potential barriers to adherence to antiretroviral therapy and Syphilis treatment
• Monitor syphilis treatment and post treatment testing during pregnancy and/or postpartum
• Ensure that treatment for HIV and Syphilis is provided as per protocol.
• Ensure that other treatment is provided as indicated for complications of HIV, Syphilis or pregnancy.
• Teach the principles of pill-swallowing to pediatric subjects
• Perform intensive follow-up to support and educate families, while monitoring adherence to clinic visits, investigations, medications, and viral response, as appropriate
• Enter key clinical data, biographic and demographic information into the programme data system
• Initiate efforts to find and counsel women who are delinquent for appointments, utilizing as needed, the services of local Contact Investigators and CHAs assigned to the HIV/STI/TB Programme
• See, whenever possible, women with HIV and Syphilis who are in labour, or postpartum
• Provide HIV exposed infants with antiretroviral prophylaxis and nutritional support in collaboration with the specialist medical officer and nutritionists
• Obtain blood for HIV virologic diagnosis by PCR/DBS at 4-6 weeks and 3 months after the first test.
• Obtain blood for confirmatory serologic testing at 18 months and send to NPHL with necessary follow up
• Provide Syphilis exposed infants with appropriate follow up until 18 months of age so as to ensure no clinical manifestations of Syphilis
• Assist in training of staff at antenatal clinics, labour and delivery ward, and postpartum areas in HIV and Syphilis testing, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, care of the HIV positive and/or Syphilis reactive woman, and referral of children, adolescents and pregnant women.
• Teach all staff the duty of respecting patient confidentiality and providing compassionate care to the HIV positive woman
• Measure body weight, height, fundal height and other measurements, as appropriate.
• Attend and actively participate in relevant committee and team meetings
• Travel to conferences and participates in other educational activities, as assigned (e.g.. at the Ministry of Health, Regional Health Authorities, UWI)
• Any other job related duties to pediatric, perinatal and adolescent HIV/AIDS & Syphilis which may be assigned

KEY OUTPUTS

• Evaluation and Treatment of clients coordinated within the required timeframe
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual pMTCT reports submitted by stipulated deadlines
• Detailed Summary Report of the HIV Positive Child submitted
• Data System updated with visits and key clinical, biographic and demographic information

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Overall supervision will be provided by the SMO, BHC
• Direct supervision in by the Director of Nursing Services (DNS)
• The Officer shall report indirectly to the Paediatric HOD, BHC
• Indirectly reports to the Regional HIV/STI/Tb Coordinator
• Indirectly reports to the KSA SMO(H) and STT MO(H)

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other related functions assigned

COLLABORATING RELATIONSHIPS

• Paediatricians
• Obstetricians
• Social workers,
• Pharmacist,
• Psychologist,
• Case Manager,
• Adherence Councilors
• Physicians,
• Administrative Assistants,
• Data Manager,
• Other PMTCT nurses,
• Staff in Antenatal and Paediatric Clinics, Labor Wards, Postnatal Wards, Emergency Room, Medical Records, Labs, Center for HIV/AIDS Research Education and Services (CHARES), Family Health Unit, Ministry of Health (MoH), Regional Health Authorities inclusive of their care facilities, the Project Coordination Unit of the HIV/STI/Tb Unit MoH, and other related organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Certified Nurse mid-wife or Certified Nurse in HIV/AIDS care with at least three (3) years’ experience in general nursing
• Previous experience in counseling, phlebotomy, research, or public health nursing is an asset.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES

• Be knowledgeable of Jamaica’s HIV response and the eMTCT Initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Docs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge in Infection Control Guidelines and practices
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Exposure to highly confidential and sensitive information
• Strict confidentiality must be maintained at all times
• May be required to work beyond normal working hours in order to meet deadlines
• Is required to work in conditions where strict guidelines are provided on disposal of used equipment; sterility of equipment for sample collection and wearing protective clothing (e.g., gowns, gloves and masks).

 Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,
South East Regional Health Authority,
The Towers, 2nd Floor,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5.

Email: employment@serha.gov.jm

We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.